Psychologist

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at UCI School of Medicine seeks to advance understanding, prevention and treatment of psychiatric conditions affecting children, adolescents and adults through education, training, research and clinical care.

The Psychologist will work under the general supervision of the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, the Vice Chair for Ambulatory Services, and Research PI(s) to support the objectives of both the outpatient clinic and clinical trials. The Clinical Psychologist will work amongst a team of professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and a variety of faculty and staff, as well as with residents, residents, pre-and post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students.

For the clinical trials component, the Clinical Psychologist will actively participate as a clinical research rater in psychiatric clinical trials by completing ratings and questionnaires following research protocols. For the outpatient clinic, the focus will be on providing direct clinical care, such as diagnostic assessments and individual therapy. Both services involve patient care and related services for a broad range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, acute psychosis, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.

The employee may provide teaching and consultative services to other professionals and health care trainees such as graduate students, residents, post-docs, and practicum students. Assist with additional duties as needed.

• Strong diagnostic interviewing and clinical assessment skills.
• Clinical experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental disorders.
• Well-versed in the implementation of evidence-based treatments.
• Model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrates positive and effective communication skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to negotiate multilayered regulatory systems and manage competing priorities, and if unable to do so, ability to seek guidance from supervisor in a timely manner.
• An approach to working with colleagues that enhances collaboration and team building.
• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California.
• Experience administering standardized psychiatric rating scales.

• Familiarity with industry-sponsored clinical trials and GCP standards.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (spoken, receptive, and written)
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical record system
• Prior experience as a rater in psychiatric research.

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize…